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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Dan Lee in particular stand outs, and Lewis Witt and Alfie Mackay are also very helpful and accommodating.'
• 'The clerks are consistently helpful, responsive, and proactive. They are good at understanding the needs of a particular case and matching that with suitable counsel. Dan Lee stands out for being particularly efficient and solution-oriented, especially when dealing with urgent listings or last-minute changes.'

Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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Michael Glaser KC

‘Michael is in a league of his own and no other silk offers the breadth and depth of expertise that he does. His experience fighting and winning committal proceedings is unrivalled, he makes the most complex matter seem simple, and cases with capacity issues is yet another area in which he excels.’

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Ewan Murray

'Ewan is always exceptionally well prepared for both conferences with clients and court appearances, and he provides clients with a reassuring presence with the utmost professionalism, but with a kind and warm manner to help put clients at ease. He is clear and articulate in his advocacy, which enables him to convey complex legal arguments to the tribunal whilst always ensuring lay clients are able to be engaged in the process appropriately.'

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Ben Boucher-Giles

'Ben has one of the best analytical brains ever and his ability to absorb information, analyse it and advise is just great. He delivers his advice with such clarity that there is never any doubt in the client's mind as to how they should proceed.'

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Gillon Cameron

‘Gillon leaves no stone unturned, as he researches and prepares impeccably. He is particularly good on those gritty issues that other counsel want to gloss over, and he gives decisive and clear advice with a wonderful client manner.’

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Grace Garrett-Sadler

'Grace is a clear, focused and persuasive advocate, and she is well prepared and responsive, fitting seamlessly into the solicitor/client relationship. She has a pragmatic approach, is consistently helpful, and she has a way of guiding clients effectively to a sensible resolution.'

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Seema Kansal

'Seema is an amazing barrister, best choice ever.'

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Victoria Miller

‘Victoria has superb judgement in financial remedy cases. She combines expert cross-examination with a fantastic command of the law.’

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Matthew Warmoth

'Matthew is an outstanding advocate with a calm, persuasive courtroom manner. He has an exceptional ability to distil complex financial evidence into a clear, structured presentation, making him highly effective both with judges and clients.'

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Holly Symonds

‘Holly is knowledgeable, she has an excellent grasp of the legal complexities involved financial proceedings, and has offered thoughtful and strategic advice for each case. Her communication skills are excellent and her advocacy exceptional, she treats clients with genuine care and compassion and respect, and clients give excellent feedback and request her for future hearings.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Ulrike Ramsay

'Her thoughtful and calm manner was particularly reassuring for nervous clients. Ulrike is a bright spark with a great future ahead of her.'

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Alex Aspinwall

'Alex is a fabulous advocate. Very calm and quick thinking on his feet, He is confident and he can charm a difficult client. Alex loves a challenge – solicitors can throw the most complex international case at him and he’ll not only get to grips with it with ease but he’ll see the wood for the trees.’